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Pull Plows- worth the cost?

I'm starting to gear up for winter, and am thinking about the best way to approach the new drives I have which are "dead ends." I'm considering: 1) a backdrag edge for my Fishers, or 2) a pull plow. Preferences on what the best pull plow is? Worth the extra cost and length of the truck (I do all driveways so truck length is an big consideration as I'm working on narrow town roads, etc (turning around in the street)?

Personally I say no, not worth it. Get a V-blade and you’ll be a lot happier. I do all driveways with a extreme –V with a back drag edge. I don’t like the idea of adding more electrical, more hydraulics, a second control, and more length for the few times it will save me three minutes. Don’t get me wrong, they are handy but just not in my situation. My.02

I'm starting to gear up for winter, and am thinking about the best way to approach the new drives I have which are "dead ends." I'm considering: 1) a backdrag edge for my Fishers, or 2) a pull plow. Preferences on what the best pull plow is? Worth the extra cost and length of the truck (I do all driveways so truck length is an big consideration as I'm working on narrow town roads, etc (turning around in the street)?

Any advise/opinions are appreciated!

Thanks,
Matt

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"from my experiences" pull plows/backblades are a must if you want max performance out of a truck doing drives. Less turning around & the ability of applying down pressure are the first 2 things that come to mind of what made them desirable to us....not to mention they are functional ballast when only using the front blade.

We put backdrag edges on our front plows...regardless if the truck is equiped with a pull plow or not. Considering they only cost me $100, its worth it. JMO

As for brands of pull plow - I only have experience with "Daniels", and have nothing but good things to say about em.....but would probably go the "Ebling" route if I were to buy another one. Good luck.

Personally I say no, not worth it. Get a V-blade and you’ll be a lot happier. I do all driveways with a extreme –V with a back drag edge. I don’t like the idea of adding more electrical, more hydraulics, a second control, and more length for the few times it will save me three minutes. Don’t get me wrong, they are handy but just not in my situation. My.02

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Nothing personal, but then you don't know how to really use one to it's fullest.

Back blades are useful for far more than just driveways or loading docks, at least if you have an Ebling type.

After years of back dragging drives I finely had enough of it last winter after we received an 8" wet snowfall. Back in July I pre ordered an 8' Daniels pull plow with poly cutting edges (still waiting for it though) If you want to be productive, a rear pull plow is a must, as I've come to realize.

After years of back dragging drives I finely had enough of it last winter after we received an 8" wet snowfall. Back in July I pre ordered an 8' Daniels pull plow with poly cutting edges (still waiting for it though) If you want to be productive, a rear pull plow is a must, as I've come to realize.

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Still waiting for it??? WTF!

Pull plows are worth all the money they cost. I have 2 Daniels and they are awesome.

I would love to put one on every truck, i can only comment on the 16' ebling I've used but that thing is worth it's weight in gold. I really only used the V plow on the front when it came time to stack. however this was on commercial lots but on a lot of 2 car wide drives it took two quick swipes vs 3 or so it would take with the plow and the down pressure i was able to put on the blade peeled up most of the hard pack. i'd have to run over the same area 2-3x with the plow backdragging to get the same results.

I ordered it direct from Daniels, it was supposed to be ready for shipment by Oct 1st, but due to manufacturing problems it has been pushed back to Nov 16th. I hope I have it before the first good snowfall.

I ordered it direct from Daniels, it was supposed to be ready for shipment by Oct 1st, but due to manufacturing problems it has been pushed back to Nov 16th. I hope I have it before the first good snowfall.

I made one for my ATV and my sidewalk crew loves it There less shovel work
For a truck work the same I been thinking adding one to my truck but I run tractors to and they do all the driveways and docks and parking spots For me at this time I have no use for one
I like make one useing a Blizzard 8-10 or a wideout let trip

The first couple of years I just had a backdrag edge on my straight blade it it worked ok. Last year I got a back plow (or pull box as you call them) and my productivity more than doubled. My bread and butter driveways are 1- car wide by 3-8 cars long. Rather than pulling in, backdragging out 2-3 swipes, turn around, back in, push out 2 swipes, pull out, back up, stack snow....now I just back in, drop both plows, drive out, do that twice, pull out stack snow and goodbye!

Daniel's is the only choice for residentials. I got one 2 years ago and I wonder why I didnt get 1 years earlier. The Eblings are nice too if doing bigger lots wide open with No hidden objects. Daniels for driveways of Homes is Ideal IMO. and it adds 3 ft in lenght but saves Time , Money, Tranny wear & tear and the rear of your vehicle backing into the street.